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Full-time
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k
Posted 32d ago
Apply by Oct 6
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The individual is responsible for grade control, including setting grade stakes and providing cut and fill instructions for earth moving equipment. They must monitor excavating activities to ensure conformance to specifications and collect data using GPS equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two recent years of experience as a grounds guy and a valid driver's license. A strong commitment to safety and willingness to travel or work nights and weekends is required.
Full job description
Grounds Guy (Grading) Kissimmee, FL or surrounding area
Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. builds roads, bridges and highways that connect our communities! We are seeking passionate individuals eager to apply their skills to take their career to the next level. This individual will be responsible for grade control, scraper cut and fill instructions. JDC is one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 900 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere. We’ll respect your hard work and treat you like family.
Responsibilities:
Sets grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping areas and fill embankments using measuring instruments and hand tools
Reads survey stakes along highway right-of-way to determine grade specification for embankment.
Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavations, using survey rod and eye level.
Sets grade stakes, using hatchet, and chalk-marks excavation reference points on stake.
Repeats measuring and staking at specified intervals to form horizontal stake line along embankment.
Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notifies equipment operators or supervisors of deviations.
Collect information using GPS equipment.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
2 recent years’ experience working as a Grounds guy.
Active Driver license.
Must have a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Knowledge & Skills:
OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance.
Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment for surveying preferred
Join the Team! At JDC, we believe that our employees are the reason for our success. JDC provides rewarding and challenging careers, encourages professional growth and strives to help each employee achieve their full potential.
Company Benefits: We don’t just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:
Competitive pay rates
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Voluntary life
Supplemental insurances
401k
Paid time off
Paid holidays
On-the-job training and skill development
Complementary Wellness Clinic services
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate!
At JDC, we promote a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.
Related keywords
Grade LaborerCivil ConstructionHeavy HighwayGPS SurveyingGrade StakesEmbankmentsOSHAEarth MovingExcavationGrade SpecificationConstruction SafetySurvey Rod
JDC is a full-service Heavy Highway and Site Development Contractor.
Industry
Construction
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Kissimmee, FL
LinkedIn followers
11,083
Established in 1985, Jr Davis Construction Company, Inc. is a full-service Heavy Highway and Site Development Contractor. We have a successful track record of completing projects on time and within budget. When challenged with design conflicts or unforeseen field conditions, we demonstrate our desire and ability to present workable, cost-effective solutions expeditiously.
We are a Florida-licensed general contractor and prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation.
With more than 1,500 employees, an excellent safety rating, and a bonding capacity in excess of $2.5 billion, JDC has the resources to successfully take on and complete any large earthwork projects with major dewatering and de-mucking components.
Offices: 210 S. Hoagland Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741, US
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